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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
2025-07-29 10:45:00 2025-07-29 11:15:00 America/Chicago Build A Reader: Stay and Play For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Brookside Library

Tuesday, July 29
10:45am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 10:45:00 2025-07-29 11:15:00 America/Chicago Build A Reader: Stay and Play For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills. Brookside Library

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.

Brookside Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
David Nofire
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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About the branch

Services

  • WiFi
  • Wireless printing
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Book Club
  • AWE Early Literacy Computer
  • Bike Locks
  • Public Fax
  • Business Center
  • FedEx Drop Box
  • After-School Homework Club

Upcoming events

Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Jul 01, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Polymer Clay Miniatures With Sarah Bowen
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in for an open-ended polymer clay workshop with Sarah Bowen from Tiny Things by Bowen.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For tweens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Jul 08, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For teens.
PAWS for Reading
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.
This event is full
Brookside Book Discussion - "The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis
Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, this utterly addictive new novel will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of... more
From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, this utterly addictive new novel will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. For adults
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Jul 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For tweens.
Pollinators: Nature's Vibrant Artists
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
With facts and activities and a chat with a real beekeeper, we'll learn how bees and butterflies color our world through pollination. For elementary schoolers.
Relocation Inspiration: Teen Art Competition Showcase
Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a showcase exhibit of the submissions to our Relocation Inspiration: Teen Art Competition. For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Jul 22, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For teens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Jul 29, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
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